- Priced at Rs. 69.99 lakh
- Uses a 998cc engine
- Rivals the BMW M 1000 RR in India
Ducati India has commenced the deliveries of the newly launched 2023 Panigale V4 R in our market. The company has already delivered the motorcycles to its respective owners in Pune and Delhi. This higher-spec variant of the Panigale V4 range was launched in the Indian market at an ex-showroom (India) price tag of Rs. 69.99 lakh, making it considerably more expensive than the standard version.
Unlike the standard Panigale V4, the newly launched R variant uses a Desmosedici Stradale, 998cc, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. In stock setup, this motor delivers a maximum output of 215bhp at 15,500rpm and a peak torque of 111.3Nm at 12,000rpm. Then, the Akrapovic-sourced, full-race exhaust is claimed to push the maximum power and peak torque to 233bhp at 15,500rpm and 118Nm at 12,250rpm, respectively. Further, this exhaust system helps the motorcycle shed five kilograms, tipping the weighing scale (dry) at 167kg as against the 172kg with the standard setup.
The suspension hardware includes 43mm Ohlins NPX 25/30 front forks and an Ohlins TTX 36 rear mono-shock – both fully adjustable. Then, the braking system comprises twin 330mm front discs with Brembo Monobloc Stylema M4.30 callipers with four-piston callipers at the front and a 245mm single rotor with a two-piston calliper at the back.
The comprehensive electronics package on the Panigale V4 R includes four riding modes, a bidirectional quick-shifter, cornering ABS, traction control, launch control, wheelie control, slide control, engine brake control, and auto tyre calibration. Then, this could be upgraded with machined mirror block-off plates, a license plate mount removal plug, and a Ducati data analyser with a GPS module for racetrack use.
The Panigale V4 R rivals the likes of the BMW M 1000 RR in the Indian market.
